Seiko 5 SNK Series Automatic Watches Discussions | Drop

Jan 5, 2020

WatchfiendFor heavy shocks you may prefer a quartz ⌚ however you can use this one for drumming 🥁 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/wearing-watches-while-drumming.128471/

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Jan 5, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

WatchfiendWould love to meet the guy who convinced half the world's population of follow-the-heard, twenty-somethings that using the word "rock" in place of the word "wear" didn't make them all sound like morons! And just out of curiosity--since we're speaking of work in your case, are you also rocking socks and underwear, and maybe a pair of pants and a shirt too? Or is it only the watch that will rock? Wonder what you'll be rock'n when you get a little older?

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Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

RayFWell RayF, since you asked considering the family history, I'd say adult diapers, a mild case of alcoholism and arthritis not sure exactly where though. Oh almost forgot, and if I'm really lucky cancer.

Mar 15, 2020

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Mar 15, 2020

MarPablThank you MrPabl, I've considered that and am currently using 1 of 2 Timex watches but I'd like something with a little more style, history and for it to be an automatic watch. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with Timex, hell their motto use to be "it takes a licking and keeps on ticking" or something like that and it was/is an American company.

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

WatchfiendAbout average for the typical American lifestyle. Quit rocking cigarettes (or probably vaping, in your case) and you may add a few more quality years to the mix.

Mar 15, 2020

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Mar 15, 2020

RayFYou're not going to let my use of the word rocking go are you Ray? I had no idea it bothered you so much... What else "gets your goat"? For the record, I don't smoke and never have and vaping, what the hell is that? I don't understand vaping. Anyway getting back on topic, do you have any experience with either the Seiko 5 range or the 7s26 movement?

Mar 15, 2020

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Mar 15, 2020

WatchfiendOh yes, I have Basalted many Seikos and Igneoused several in the popular 5 Series! The 7S26 is considered a fairly basic, but reliable movement that's been around since the 90s or so. It works as advertised, but lacks the ability to wind and hack. That omission makes it difficult to set with the same degree of precision you would find in a movement that does allow hacking. In my book, that's not the end of the world--the SKX007 and SKX009 are very popular watches despite using the same 7S26 movement (however, it's also the greatest complaint folks have about them--myself included). So, the SNK will never be atomic clock accurate, but as you might say, close enough for Metamorphic and roll? You can read a little more about that movement here if you'd like: https://www.strapcode.com/blogs/seiko-mechanical-movements/seiko-7s26-caliber-reviews And as always, Andesite on!

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020

RayFLike a dog with a bone...

Mar 15, 2020

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Mar 15, 2020

WatchfiendAs opposed to a millennial with a cliche?

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Mar 16, 2020

WatchfiendThis one will do well and for the price is excellent... It certainly can be adjusted to keep excellent time. I was about to get this but I was able to get an Invicta Pro Diver with Seiko 4R36 movement. If you want a little more sophistication regarding the mechanical movement, you may check Seiko ⌚ with the 4R family...

Mar 16, 2020

Mar 16, 2020

MarPablOh, but those are HUGE watches by comparison—far too large for us wispy-wristed boys!

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Mar 16, 2020

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Mar 16, 2020

RayFJust 5️⃣ mm 😅

Mar 16, 2020

Mar 16, 2020

MarPablThat's what she said!

Mar 16, 2020

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ButchButchinson

Mar 18, 2020

WatchfiendIt does REALLY BAD with shock. I mean, I love this watch but I had to take it to the watchmaker twice, without even doing nothing crazy with it, so you probably should take real care of it if you buy it 🤷🏻‍♂️

Mar 18, 2020

Mar 18, 2020

ButchButchinsonIf your definition of "nothing crazy" resulted in breaking the same damn watch twice, and you were crazy enough to have a damn near disposable watch repaired twice (as opposed to buying something else), I'd say there's about double the crazy running around in your house, than in the typical, non-crazy Seiko household!

Mar 18, 2020

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ButchButchinson

Mar 18, 2020

RayFMate, good thing I was replying to Watchfiend, not to you. So to be honest, I don’t care about your opinion, but thanks anyway !

Mar 18, 2020

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Mar 18, 2020

ButchButchinsonOh, you thought you were PM-ing @Watchfiend, did you? And you thought I was butting in to your conversation to cast aspersions about your sanity, did you? Well, you were half right then, weren’t you mate? ;- )

Mar 18, 2020

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Mar 19, 2020

ButchButchinsonThank you for the heads up. Sounds like this isn't the watch for me then. It's too bad, I really liked the green model.

Mar 19, 2020

Mar 19, 2020

MarPabl5mm can make a real difference. Imagine if a Breitling Emergency were either 5mm thicker or bigger. At 51mm in diameter and 22mm (rounded up from 21.6) thickness and that takes it into Invicta dive styled watch territory.

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Mar 19, 2020

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Mar 19, 2020

WatchfiendSure but here we're 🗣️ about 3️⃣7️⃣🆚4️⃣2️⃣ that last #️⃣ is a good balance I 💭😅

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Mar 19, 2020

Mar 19, 2020

MarPablAgreed, but, if this watch were 5mm bigger, I don't think I'd like it as much. I think 42mm for this watch would be a bit too big, however, I'm sure it would still sell.

Mar 19, 2020